Good info, thanks. Went ahead and did the desmog while I had it apart and got familiar with all the hoses etc. in there. using the "How To" in Shop talk so setting up as 5 into the reservoir. We will see how it holds up. I can always cut that stuff out later if it gives me a problem.
Related but different question - looks like there are carb overflow hoses attached to the bottom of the carbs that manifold together and route to the back of the engine. Are these necessary? Seems like a lot of plumbing. I can't see that they do anything except maybe drain?
Yes, they are bowl drain lines. I removed them from my Standard.